Rare circa 1976 frame built by Jan Legrand. JLG is well known as builder of Prestos, but also as head mechanic of TI Raleigh and master builder for the TI Raleigh team. With his strive for perfection and his interesting detail solutions I personally consider him the best among the Dutch masterbuilders.

Every Presto is unique. I have seen frames with alike detailing, but that also had things done differently at other places. Recognizable as Presto, but you won't find a second.

Condition:
All original finishing with patina. No concours example, but view it is a great oppertunity to actually ride an unique frame without feeling too guilty. There is surface rust visible there were the chain hit the chainstay and on the non drive rear dropout. Paint shows marks of use, like scratches and chips. Structurally the frame is 100% sound. View pics to form your own opinion.

The drilled drop outs: Yes, they are nice. I have a golden Presto in 59 that has them too. That frame will certainly stay as it is my size and I already have parts laying around for it. It will be a nice pragmatic mix: Pelissier hubs, Super Mighty cranks, Superbe brakes/levers and Super Record for the rest.

The Raleigh TI 753 I owned had the drilled drop outs too, what denoted it was a time trial/short stage frame I have been told.

Thanks for that, very interesting Cycling article. I like the pub shot. Anybody recognise any of the guys in the photo (apart from Peter Post that is)? Are the photos and the bike still there? (highly doubtful I know!)

I wasn't aware that each team members' frames had their initials stamped on. Try to learn a little every day I say!

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